After breakfast in Arusha, meet your driver-guide and depart for Tarangire, famous for:

• Massive elephant herds (largest concentration in northern Tanzania)
• Towering baobab trees
• Permanent water sources that attract wildlife year-round

Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where you may spot:

• Lions lounging in the shade
• Leopards draped over tree branches
• Buffalo, zebra, oryx, and diverse birdlife

In the late afternoon, arrive at Tarangire Treetops, perched high above the ground, offering:

• Elevated luxury rooms overlooking wildlife corridors
• Sunset views over the Tarangire wilderness
• A tranquil swimming pool and open-air dining under the stars

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops

After a leisurely breakfast, begin your scenic drive toward the Serengeti. Along the way, pass through:

• The lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Stunning savannah vistas dotted with Maasai bomas (villages)

Enter the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, where highlights may include:

• Cheetahs hunting on open plains
• Lions resting on kopjes
• Herds of wildebeest and zebra grazing endlessly

Arrive at Melia Serengeti Lodge, a luxury hillside retreat offering:

• Panoramic Serengeti views
• Elegant rooms with private terraces
• Fine dining featuring international and local cuisine

Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Today is dedicated to exploring the legendary Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness:

• The Great Migration in action—hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra
• Predator interactions: lions, cheetahs, leopards on the hunt
• Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hyena, and rare species such as bat-eared foxes

Your guide will pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in the middle of the bush, surrounded by sweeping plains and grazing wildlife.

Return to your lodge in time for:

• Sunset drinks on the terrace
• A delicious dinner under clear star-filled skies

Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Start your morning with a final Serengeti game drive. You may encounter:

• Morning lion prides
• Hyenas patrolling territory
• Elephants feeding in the soft golden light

After lunch, drive toward Ngorongoro, stopping at viewpoints overlooking the massive crater. Optional activity:

• Maasai village visit to learn about traditional customs, dances, and pastoral life.

Arrive at Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp, nestled on the crater rim, offering:

• Spacious, luxury canvas tents
• Exceptional views into the crater
• Crisp mountain air and a cozy campfire lounge

Overnight: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most biodiverse locations in Africa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to:

• Black rhinos
• Lions and large prides
• Hippos, elephants, and buffalo
• Flamingos (seasonal) on Lake Magadi
• Dense populations of antelope and birds

After a half-day game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch near a scenic hippo pool. Ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha, arriving late afternoon where your safari concludes.